Recent content by jwadsley

Ya, I was fortunate that the router we are using has OpenVPN installed, so I was able to set that up and then connect on the VPN to hit the IP Address... Not sure it makes anything any safer with P2P open or not, but since its an HOA and its not only me who needs access, I can't just make it...

SmartPSS is using the P2P option, I don't know of a way to do that on a Windows PC....I use the IP address, thus the VPN is needed...

I figured it out, it was that I had to select teach camera channel individually, so I did a copy settings to all. Ya, I'm not connected to the network the cameras are on, so using SmartPSS is my easiest option that seems to do what I need it to do...

This is the SmartPSS Network Schedule:

I've got an EmpireTechNVR with 5442 cameras and although I've selected Motion Detection in the schedule, the cameras all continuously record. Not sure what setting I missed, but I think I've checked everything for Motion record and not continuous record. Anyone able to pint me to a hidden menu...

That did the trick...had no idea that was there...

I have an NVR5XXX-16P with two identical 5442's. They appear to have the same camera settings, yet in SmartPSS they show up one full in the box, the other chopped. Can't figure out why. Any help

Came here looking for the same thing, wanted to confirm in 2023 that this still works. I think its archaic and terrible you have to install a chinese plugin, who knows what data it is stealing, but it works...

That is a very cool setup. I knew I should have kept my 3d Printer :)

The cameras all dropped down into the bottom half, and the one I configured is working properly, so I know my configuration for the 5442's is correct. Now I need to investigate the wiring. Appreciate the help all!

So I was able to get into one of the old IPPower (Hikvision) cameras with the default username and password. I set the IP address to the new subnet and plugged it into the new NVR It shows up in this list, but its not being added to the bottom of the page.

I have done this, and don't have the login info of the camera, as it does not have the same password as the old NVR that it was connected to. So no idea what the password would be for the camera...

I saw all of the 5442's on the bench with the new NVR...not sure what you are asking??

Just out of curiositiy, does anyone know who the maker of IPPower camera is? Is it a rebranded verison of a dahua or something? Not sure what the default username / password would be on the off chance the NVR didn't set it..

Ya, I'm guessing now its the cable. Appreciate your help with this, nice to know the pencil can help change creds. I'lll report back tomorrow once I get everything up and at least know one of my cameras is working with the new NVR :)